Question

Can negative exponents be eliminated in an algebraic expression?

Answer 1

Yes, negative exponents can be eliminated in an algebraic expression. Here is an example:

`{2}^( - 3) = \frac{1}{ {2}^(3) } = (1)/(8)`

Answer 2

See below!

Explanation:

The exponent law that deals with negative exponents is this:

`\sf{x^(-m)=(1)/(x^m)}`

`\sf{(1)/(x^(-m))=x^m}`

Let's say that we have x⁻².

To evaluate that, I use the exponent law:

`\sf{x^(-2)=(1)/(x^2)}`

Hence, this is the answer :)

`\rule{350}{4}`

`\frak{-Dream-}`